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Victorian "Do Not Despair" Bloodstone Signet Ring

Victorian "Do Not Despair" Bloodstone Signet Ring

Name: Victorian "Do Not Despair" Bloodstone Signet Ring
SKU: 91520

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5.25
5.5
5.75
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6.25
6.5
6.75
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7.25
7.5
7.75
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8.25
8.5
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9.75
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10.5
10.75
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11.25
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11.75
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Product Details

DATE: Victorian, c.1880

Nil Desperandum... Do Not Despair! Who couldn't use this motto to remind you to never lose hope.

At the centre of this antique ring sits a bloodstone panel, intaglio carved with a dog. Curving underneath is the Latin phrase "Nil Desperandum" or "Do Not Despair". It's crafted in 18k gold throughout and dates from the Victorian period, circa 1880.

STONES

Bloodstone

MEASUREMENTS

Head: 1.6 x 1.2cm

Rise off finger: 3.8mm

Width of band: 3.7mm

WEIGHT

8.8g

MARKS

Stamped 18ct

CONDITION

Very good, light wear commensurate with age